Quick Bike Question

Semple · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:54

Bit of a noobie question

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But i've just bought a bike with what i'd call a normal frame. Anyway i was wondering if it is possible to install a quick release system for the front wheel. And if it is, what parts are required and is it expensive.

Cheers.

cork-spotters · 2 Aug 2011 at 09:23

You mean one of these?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=quick+release

touch · 2 Aug 2011 at 09:30

Most forks will let you use a quick release front wheel.
You need a quick release wheel and the skewers linked above (if you buy a wheel, you'll usually get a skewer with it)

6thElement · 2 Aug 2011 at 12:16

Depends on the front hub, how does the wheel fit to the fork now, with a bolt and nuts either end?

petriodet · 2 Aug 2011 at 13:43

what you need to do is take a photograph and post it here and then we can answer you question

Alasdair · 8 Aug 2011 at 00:04

I would say no, not cheaply. If you bought the bike new and there is no visible release lever, then your bike has more than likely got a solid axle that is attached with nuts, and these axles can't be replaced. It would mean a new front hub at the very least, although when you factor in a wheel rebuild then you may be cheaper with a new wheel.